Main Idea, Details, Summarizing
The main idea is what a passage is _______________. The author uses _______________ to help us understand the main idea.
The main idea is what a passage is mostly about. The author uses supporting details to help us understand the main idea.
What is the theme?
Amanda always wanted the same things May had.
What is the theme?
Jealousy
You can find the word kicker in the dictionary between which two words? (HINT: You do NOT need to know what these words mean AT ALL!)
A. kiln--kitchen
B. keel--keep
C. kid--koi
D. kickbox--kin
You can find the word kicker in the dictionary between which two words? (HINT: You do NOT need to know what these words mean AT ALL!)
A. kiln--kitchen
B. keel--keep
C. kid--koi
D. kickbox--kin
k i c k b o x
k i c k e r
k i n
Inferences are educated guesses. We use ______ from the text and our _________ (what we already know) to make them.
Inferences are educated guesses. We use clues from the text and our schema (what we already know) to make them.
Genre is the _________ of text.
Genre is the type of text.
Identify the main idea and 3 supporting details.
It is often said that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn’t true. Go ask the forest rangers. Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightning to their lookout stations. During the storms, bolts are able to strike the same locations on the tower multiple times. This is the opposite of what we normally believe about lightning strikes.
Identify the main idea and 3 supporting details.
It is often said that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but this isn’t true (MI). Go ask the forest rangers. Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightning to their lookout stations (SD). The bolts are able to strike the same exact locations on the towers multiple times (SD). This is the opposite of what we normally believe about lightning strikes (SD).
Even though Tim was afraid of heights, he still went to the top of the mountain.
What is the theme?
Even though Tim was afraid of heights, he still went to the top of the mountain.
What is the theme?
bravery/courage
Read this dictionary entry.
bark
1. the outer layer of a tree
2. the sound a dog makes
3. a short, loud sound made by a weapon
4. a short, loud sound made by a voice
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.
The hyenas barked to warn the pack of danger as the lions approached the lake.
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that barked is used in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
Read this dictionary entry.
bark
1. the outer layer of a tree
2. the sound a dog makes
3. a short, loud sound made by a weapon
4. a short, loud sound made by a voice
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.
The hyenas barked to warn the pack of danger as the lions approached the lake.
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that barked is used in the sentence?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
Jake was tired. He put on his pajamas, brushed his teeth, and crawled under the covers. What was Jake doing?
Complete the chart.
Clue: ________ > Schema: _____ > Inference: _____
Jake was tired. He put on his pajamas, brushed his teeth, and crawled under the covers. What was Jake doing?
Complete the chart.
Clue: tired; pajamas; covers (bed) > Schema: We know that tired people wear pajamas to bed. > Inference: Jake is going to bed.
“Once upon a time there lived a poor woman and her son Jack. One day, Jack’s mother told him to sell their only cow. Jack went to the market and sold his cow to an old man for some magic beans. Later, he planted the beans and a giant beanstalk grew all the way up into the sky.”
Genre = ____?____
“Once upon a time there lived a poor woman and her son Jack. One day, Jack’s mother told him to sell their only cow. Jack went to the market and sold his cow to an old man for some magic beans. Later, he planted the beans and a giant beanstalk grew all the way up into the sky.”
Genre = Fairy Tale
Read the paragraph:
Advertising affects our lives everyday. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising.
What is the best heading for this paragraph?
A. Brands That Use Ads
B. How Advertising Affects Our Lives
C. The Soaps and Toothpastes We Use
D. American Life
Read the paragraph:
Advertising affects our lives everyday. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising.
What is the best heading for this paragraph?
A. Brands That Use Ads
B. How Advertising Affects Our Lives
C. The Soaps and Toothpastes We Use
D. American Life
No matter what happened, Rachel and Jesse were always there for each other.
What is the theme?
A. Working hard
B. Loyalty
C. Honesty
D. Teamwork
No matter what happened, Rachel and Jesse were always there for each other.
What is the theme?
A. Working hard
B. Loyalty
C. Honesty
D. Teamwork
Read this dictionary entry.
season
1. one of the four main times of year: spring, summer, winter, fall
2. a period during the year in tropical countries when it either very dry or when it raining a lot
3. a time of year when a particular thing is happening a lot
4. a period of time when a tv show, play, or movie is being shown in one place
Read this sentence from paragraph 2.
Anton always knew when it was soccer season. The boys at school would start talking about what new cleats they would be getting, order forms for soccer uniforms would be sent home, and everyone was always just a little nervous thinking about upcoming tryouts.
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that season is used in the paragraph?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
Read this dictionary entry.
season
1. one of the four main times of year: spring, summer, winter, fall
2. a period during the year in tropical countries when it either very dry or when it raining a lot
3. a time of year when a particular thing is happening a lot
4. a period of time when a tv show, play, or movie is being shown in one place
Read this sentence from paragraph 2.
Anton always knew when it was soccer season. The boys at school would start talking about what new cleats they would be getting, order forms for soccer uniforms would be sent home, and everyone was always just a little nervous thinking about upcoming tryouts.
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that season is used in the paragraph?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
One day, while Mom was washing dishes in the kitchen, she realized that she had not heard a peep out of her three-year-old daughter Holly in a long time. The last time she had seen her she was playing in the living room with some building blocks. “She sure is being good,” thought Mom.
Why did Mom think the daughter is being so good?
A. Holly was playing with her blocks.
B.Holly was being quiet.
C.Holly was being loud.
D.Holly was asleep
One day, while Mom was washing dishes in the kitchen, she realized that she had not heard a peep out of her three-year-old daughter Holly in a long time. The last time she had seen her she was playing in the living room with some building blocks. “She sure is being good,” thought Mom.
Why did Mom think the daughter is being so good?
A. Holly was playing with her blocks.
B.Holly was being quiet.
C.Holly was being loud.
D.Holly was asleep
“Meg sat at the back of the bus. She hoped no one would see her. Then maybe the other girls wouldn’t tease her. But of course they saw her. Just because she wore old shoes. Just because her jacket was too small. Could she help it that her dad had lost his job?”
The genre of this is _____. Choose the BEST answer.
A. historical fiction
B. mystery
C. realistic fiction
D. fairy tale
“Meg sat at the back of the bus. She hoped no one would see her. Then maybe the other girls wouldn’t tease her. But of course they saw her. Just because she wore old shoes. Just because her jacket was too small. Could she help it that her dad had lost his job?”
The genre of this is _____. Choose the BEST answer.
A. historical fiction
B. mystery
C. realistic fiction
D. fairy tale
Read the paragraph:
There are great numbers of deer around these mountains. This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese. Hunters and fisherman are never at a loss for activities here.
What is the best summary of the paragraph?
A. Hunters and fisherman love the mountains.
B. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese.
C. There are plenty of animals for hunters and fisherman to hunt and catch, such as bear, lion, ducks, trout, and geese.
D. The mountains are full of animals. Hunters and fishermen should go there.
Read the paragraph:
There are great numbers of deer around these mountains. This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese. Hunters and fisherman are never at a loss for activities here.
What is the best summary of the paragraph?
A. Hunters and fisherman love the mountains.
B. There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese.
C. There are plenty of animals for hunters and fisherman to hunt and catch, such as bear, lion, ducks, trout, and geese.
D. The mountains are full of animals. Hunters and fishermen should go there.
Katia was always struggling to understand her schoolwork. She worked as hard as she could, she studied at home, and she always asked for help when she needed it. She didn't pass her tests at first, but after a long time of working hard, using her strategies and never giving up, she finally passed!
What is the theme?
A. Bravery
B. Acceptance
C. Determination/Persistence
D. Teamwork
Katia was always struggling to understand her schoolwork. She worked as hard as she could, she studied at home, and she always asked for help when she needed it. She didn't pass her tests at first, but after a long time of working hard, using her strategies and never giving up, she finally passed!
What is the theme?
A. Bravery
B. Acceptance
C. Determination/Persistence
D. Teamwork
Read this dictionary entry.
squash
1. to stop something from happening; to destroy something because it is a problem to you
2. to push something or someone into a space that is small
3. to press something so that it becomes soft, flat, damaged, or its shape changes
Read these sentences from paragraph 9-10.
"I'm so nervous," said Mirabel, who was frowning and wringing her hands together.
"Don't worry," said her mother, "We'll work together to squash those nerves so you'll be ready for your performance!"
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that squash is used in the paragraph?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
Read this dictionary entry.
squash
1. to stop something from happening; to destroy something because it is a problem to you
2. to push something or someone into a space that is small
3. to press something so that it becomes soft, flat, damaged, or its shape changes
Read these sentences from paragraph 9-10.
"I'm so nervous," said Mirabel, who was frowning and wringing her hands together.
"Don't worry," said her mother, "We'll work together to squash those nerves so you'll be ready for your performance!"
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that squash is used in the paragraph?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
“After her brother joins the family in Philadelphia at the end of the Civil War, Addy wants to be with him as much as possible, so she is jealous when he starts spending time with her friend's cousin.”
Genre = ____?____
“After her brother joins the family in Philadelphia at the end of the Civil War, Addy wants to be with him as much as possible, so she is jealous when he starts spending time with her friend's cousin.”
Genre = historical fiction
Read the paragraph:
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning.
What is the best summary of the paragraph?
A. If you wear glasses, make sure to wear them the correctly, take care of them, and keep them clean.
B. Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level.
C. People who wear glasses should keep them clean.
D. Be careful if you wear classes.
Read the paragraph:
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning.
What is the best summary of the paragraph?
A. If you wear glasses, make sure to wear them the correctly, take care of them, and keep them clean.
B. Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level.
C. People who wear glasses should keep them clean.
D. Be careful if you wear classes.
David was upset. His best friend could not come to his birthday party because he had to go to the doctor's instead. David wasn't mad at his friend, but he was still having a hard time. All he wanted was for his best buddy to be there.
David is struggling with _______________.
A. Jealousy
B. Acceptance
C. Friendship
D. Loyalty
David was upset. His best friend could not come to his birthday party because he had to go to the doctor's instead. David wasn't mad at his friend, but he was still having a hard time. All he wanted was for his best buddy to be there.
David is struggling with _______________.
A. Jealousy
B. Acceptance
C. Friendship
D. Loyalty
Read this dictionary entry.
racket
1. a loud unpleasant noise
2. a dishonest or illegal way of getting money
3. a piece of equipment or a tool used to hit a ball in sports, such as tennis, squash, or badminton
4. a game for two or four people played with rackets and a hard ball in a court with four walls
Read the lines from stanza 3.
The cats had a wish
for some packets of fish
and the dogs needed some money.
So the dogs stole the packets,
sold it to the cats for their racket,
and collected the money for bones.
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that racket is used in the stanza?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
Read this dictionary entry.
racket
1. a loud unpleasant noise
2. a dishonest or illegal way of getting money
3. a piece of equipment or a tool used to hit a ball in sports, such as tennis, squash, or badminton
4. a game for two or four people played with rackets and a hard ball in a court with four walls
Read the lines from stanza 3.
The cats had a wish
for some packets of fish
and the dogs needed some money.
So the dogs stole the packets,
sold it to the cats for their racket,
and collected the money for bones.
Which entry from the dictionary best matches the way that racket is used in the stanza?
A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4
It was Andrea's birthday. She was sitting at the table when her mother came from the kitchen with a giant present. Andrea's eyes widened, she raised her eyebrows, and her mouth opened wide. She reached out her hands as if to grab for the present. When her mom got closer, she ripped the present from her mom's hands and quickly tore off the ribbon. How is Andrea feeling about the present?
Complete the chart.
Clue: ________ > Schema: _____ > Inference: _____
It was Andrea's birthday. She was sitting at the table when her mother came from the kitchen with a giant present. Andrea's eyes widened, she raised her eyebrows, and her mouth opened wide. She reached out her hands as if to grab for the present. When her mom got closer, she ripped the present from her mom's hands and quickly tore off the ribbon. How is Andrea feeling about the present?
Complete the chart.
Clue: giant present, eyes open wide, eyebrows raised, mouth open> Schema: We already know people get excited about gifts; people raise their eyebrows and their mouths open when they're excited. > Inference: Andrea is excited about her present.
"A city is a place where many people live closely together. City life has many benefits. Cities bring together a great variety of people from different backgrounds. They offer more jobs, more schools, and more kinds of activities than smaller towns and villages. But cities also can be dangerous and polluted."
The genre of this is _____. Choose the BEST answer.
A. historical fiction
B. nonfiction
C. realistic fiction
D. dictionary
"A city is a place where many people live closely together. City life has many benefits. Cities bring together a great variety of people from different backgrounds. They offer more jobs, more schools, and more kinds of activities than smaller towns and villages. But cities also can be dangerous and polluted."
The genre of this is _____. Choose the BEST answer.
A. historical fiction
B. nonfiction
C. realistic fiction
D. dictionary